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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Phaedra — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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GreekGirl↓ Fading

Phaedra

FAY-dra · 2 syllables

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Girl
#6086
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#6086
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 12
Peak rank
#5090 in 2023
5yr change
-996 ranks
Birth frequency
5.6 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #6086 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Phaedra

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6086

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-996 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
GreekMythologicalGirl2-syllableClassicalRareDramaticLiteraryTheatricalVintage Revival
Character
passionate intensitytragic nobilityfierce independenceintellectual depthdark introspection
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Phaedras

ambitiouspioneeringdeterminedinnovativevisionary
STRONG
High confidence

Phaedra is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6086 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -996 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6086 · very rare
Phaedra at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek mythology, wife of Theseus. The name derives from Greek roots suggesting 'bright' or 'radiant,' though her story is one of tragedy and passion in classical drama.
Language root:Ancient Greek · Mythology
Peak rank:#5090 in 2023
5yr change:-996 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Phaedra Parks
Reality TV Personality
Phaedra Apollo
NASA Lunar Mission
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
AriadneCassandraPersephoneAntigoneElectra
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Phaedra
TheaIrisCleo◈SophiaOrion◈Atlas◈
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Phaedra · Overview
Summary

Phaedra is a Greek girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #6086 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Mythological · Classic · Romantic character
Phaedra carries a bold, ethereal, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 996 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
phaedra.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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